Oliver Apex 420 – fast squash racket for precision and control
The Oliver Apex 420 is a lightweight squash racket from the Professional Line, designed for ambitious club and competitive players. Its approximate 110 g frame weight and head-light balance support fast handling and short reaction times.
The conventional bridge construction stabilises the racket head and creates a controlled, precise response. This makes the Apex 420 particularly suitable for players who take the ball early, volley frequently and use accurate placement to apply pressure.
Eplon™+K12 for high frame stiffness
The frame is constructed from Eplon™+K12. Its stiff character produces direct energy transfer and clear feedback at impact.
High frame stiffness supports accurate drives and controlled attacking shots. It also rewards clean technique, as a direct frame disguises mishits less than a softer racket.
Head-light balance for quick reactions
The head-light weight distribution makes the Apex 420 feel particularly agile. The racket head can be accelerated quickly and returned rapidly to the ready position.
This is useful for volleys, compact swings and fast exchanges around the T. Despite its low frame weight, the stiff construction maintains useful stability and control.
Bridge frame for stability and precision
The bridge shape shortens the freely moving main strings in the lower part of the head. This creates a more compact and controlled response.
Compared with an open longstring frame, the focus is more strongly placed on precision and direct feedback than maximum forgiveness. The Apex 420 is therefore best suited to technically confident players.
Factory strung with Oliver SQ-X9
The racket is supplied ready to play with an Oliver SQ-X9 string. Its 12-main and 11-cross pattern supports controlled ball placement and consistent feedback.
A full-size protective cover is also included for storage and transport.
Technical specifications
| Product type |
Squash racket |
| Range |
Oliver Professional Line |
| Playing level |
Ambitious club and competitive players |
| Frame weight |
Approx. 110 g unstrung |
| Strung weight |
Approx. 150 g |
| Balance |
Head light |
| Frame shape |
Bridge construction |
| Material |
Eplon™+K12 |
| Frame character |
Stiff, direct and precise |
| String pattern |
12 mains / 11 crosses |
| Stringing |
Factory strung with Oliver SQ-X9 |
| Colour |
Silver-Black-White |
| Cover |
Full-size protective cover included |
| Model year |
2024 |
| Item number |
01201 |
| GTIN |
4028067012015 |
Weight information: Oliver distinguishes between the approximate 110 g bare frame weight and the ready-to-play weight of around 150 g including strings and grip.
Who should choose the Oliver Apex 420?
The Apex 420 is suitable for technically skilled players looking for a light, fast and control-oriented squash racket. Its strengths include early ball contact, quick volleys, accurate drives and agile racket-head movement.
Players wanting a very large sweet spot and maximum assistance on mishits may prefer an open longstring frame. Those who value direct feedback and high precision will find the Apex 420 particularly appealing.
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